Junior Intern Rishard Harris, 16, is working with the summer

camp for the first time. He met Elizabeth Perkins six years ago when he was a camper at Voice of Calvary Ministries in Jackson. They have kept in touch ever since and when "Miss Elizabeth" left Voice of Calvary to work at the Foundation, she later asked Harris if he wanted to work this summer, his reply was "yes."

    "My first day was somewhat of a challenge, but everything is OK now," said Harris. "I really enjoy it."

    Harris says the thing he enjoys most is being able to tell the children what to do and what not to do. "I just tell them things to help them get better and do better the next school year." 

    One who readily admits he lacks patience, Harris says working with the sixth and seventh graders at the day camp has mellowed him a lot. "You have to be patient and not get mad so quickly," he explained. "You have to be an example for the children.

    "I've learned to listen to them and do what I can to help them. It's been great!"

    Junior Intern Sarah Wambari, 16, shares Harris' sentiments. A second year camp worker, Wambari says she simply enjoys working with kids. "I like sharing the joy I have inside, just passing it on to them," she says. "I'm teaching the fourth and fifth graders and at times it has been quite challenging.

    "The challenge has been the best part for me. It helps me, as a teacher, learn how to deal with students and better prepare them for going back to school."

      During day camp, children in kindergarten to seventh grade meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., five days a week,  for a time of educational enrichment, fun and games. The day always begin with morning devotion that include songs and Bible stories. Scheduled activities include computer lab, games and other actives to stimulate their minds.

    "It's our goal to prepare them spiritually, socially and academically for the upcoming year," said Elizabeth Perkins. "We want them to be at grade level or above when they return to school."